Ladi Kwali (Nigerian 1925-1984); An Abuja biscuit ware studi...

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£1,200

Ladi Kwali (Nigerian 1925-1984); An Abuja biscuit ware studio pottery grain pot, of large proportions, the unglazed body sgraffito engraved with abstract forms and patterns, the neck incised with L.K. mark, H36cm.

Provenance - Oxshott Pottery and the Wren collection: Denise Kate Wren (Australian/British 1891-1979) & Henry Wren (1884-1947), Rosemary D Wren (1922-2013) and Peter Crotty.

The vase is accompanied by a hand written note explaining how Ladi Kwali, accompanied by Michael Cardew, held a demonstration at the art workers guild in London.  Ladi Kwali was to make a pot from scratch, and then decorate a previously made pot.  This pot was the one decorated, and made from Oxshott clay.  

Please see accompanying photograph of the letter in question.